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Halloween 2026

Halloween 2026 in Destin, Panama City Beach & the Emerald Coast: trunk-or-treats, festivals and trick-or-treat hours

Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Here are 2 Halloween events in Bay, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties through Nov. 1: trunk-or-treats, festivals and haunted attractions from official and organizer sources, plus trick-or-treat hours and safety tips.

Trick-or-treat hours checked on Oct. 26, 2026. Events update from our calendar.

Halloween events by date

Dates and times come from each organizer. Weather can cancel outdoor events, so check the organizer's page before you go. All upcoming events.

Trick-or-treat hours

Bay CountyWe have not found official trick-or-treat hours for Bay County. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31; most families go out from about dusk to 8 or 9 p.m. Check with your town for any official hours.
Okaloosa CountyWe have not found official trick-or-treat hours for Okaloosa County. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31; most families go out from about dusk to 8 or 9 p.m. Check with your town for any official hours.
Santa Rosa CountyWe have not found official trick-or-treat hours for Santa Rosa County. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31; most families go out from about dusk to 8 or 9 p.m. Check with your town for any official hours.
Walton CountyWe have not found official trick-or-treat hours for Walton County. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31; most families go out from about dusk to 8 or 9 p.m. Check with your town for any official hours.

Weather and safety

  • Walk on sidewalks or paths, cross at corners and crosswalks, and carry a flashlight or glow stick so drivers can see you. (NHTSA: Halloween safety)
  • Drivers: slow down in neighborhoods between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m., the busiest hours for trick-or-treaters, and never drive after drinking. (NHTSA: Halloween safety)
  • Check treats at home before kids eat them and throw out anything unwrapped or with torn packaging. (FDA: Halloween food safety tips)
  • Pick costumes, masks and wigs labeled flame resistant, and use battery candles instead of real ones in jack-o'-lanterns. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Road closures for parades and festivals are announced by the town or the organizer; check the event link.

Questions families ask

What day is Halloween in 2026?

Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.

What are the trick-or-treat hours in Bay County?

We have not found official trick-or-treat hours for Bay County. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31; most families go out from about dusk to 8 or 9 p.m. Check with your town for any official hours.

What are the trick-or-treat hours in Okaloosa County?

We have not found official trick-or-treat hours for Okaloosa County. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31; most families go out from about dusk to 8 or 9 p.m. Check with your town for any official hours.

What are the trick-or-treat hours in Santa Rosa County?

We have not found official trick-or-treat hours for Santa Rosa County. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31; most families go out from about dusk to 8 or 9 p.m. Check with your town for any official hours.

What are the trick-or-treat hours in Walton County?

We have not found official trick-or-treat hours for Walton County. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31; most families go out from about dusk to 8 or 9 p.m. Check with your town for any official hours.

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